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Laser Treatment

Herpetic Lesion & Apthous Ulcer Treatment
Bacterial Reduction

Chances are, you or someone you know suffers from oral cold sores or canker sores. An estimated 57% of the population suffers from “cold sores,” (AKA oral herpes simplex), while an estimated 10% of the population has “canker sores.”

Cold sores

(AKA oral herpes simplex) are viral in nature. Therefore, the lesions are contagious. Once a person contracts the virus, it can lay dormant between outbreaks, which may be triggered by trauma, stress, sunburn, illness, or cold weather. They are found on the lips, gingiva (“gums”), and hard palate.

Canker sores

(AKA recurrent aphthous ulcers) are likely autoimmune mediated, and are NOT contagious. Possible etiological factors include stress/lack of sleep, trauma, immune system reaction, citrus fruit, a deficiency of B12, Iron, or Folic acid, hormonal fluctuations, and allergies. They are found on the inner lips, tongue, soft palate, floor of mouth, and buccal mucosa (inner cheek).

These painful and stubborn mouth sores can now be treated by us with our new laser.

Now we would be able to stop the progression of Herpetic or Apthous ulcers in their tracks!

Once the laser is used to treat it, the laser stops the progression of the disease, cauterizes the nerve endings giving you immediate relief from itching, burning, tingling or pain. Killing the viral particles means that you as a patient will immediately go from an active lesion to the healing phases of the lesion.

Healing time of the cold/canker sore will be significantly decreased. The best time to come in for laser treatment of your cold/canker sore is when it is still in the burning/tingling stage. Treatment will be more predictable and effective, and the lesion may never develop. After treatment, both the frequency and intensity of sores will decrease.

The benefits of Laser Decontamination is to reduce and eliminate bacteremia in your mouth, and kill potential periodontal infections such as bone loss before they have a chance to cause damage.

We are dedicated to eliminating cold sores, one patient at a time. Still, we need to get the word out about our innovative use go these amazing instruments. Cold sores are vexing and yet laser treatment is quick, comfortable, inexpensive, and incredibly effective